I agree on the energy density part! Of course, efficiency (IC engine ~30 % - electric motor ~90+ %) has to be considered as well.
In any case, an IC car still fits my needs better.
The IC combustion engine is theoretically about 64% convertible to energy, with the rest being heat. The heat, of course, could probably by used for energy purposes as well.
I think the best combination, imo, is an IC engine with battery for the first 30 miles of your trip and trying to capture the wasted heat in some fashion to turn it into energy.
I don’t have anything against EV’s, but I don’t want to be mandated into them until they can be practical alternatives to IC’s, meaning similar mileage in winter and adverse condtions, while towing a trailer. Under those conditions, a pure IC only loses about 15% efficiency.